Propstore, a global leader in film and TV memorabilia, has announced the impressive results of its Los Angeles Live Collectible Posters Auction. The event featured over 800 rare and iconic posters from the world of film, television, and entertainment, generating over $1.5 million in sales.
Highlighting the auction were three Golden Age cinema posters, each selling for more than $100,000, underscoring the enduring appeal and value of classic film memorabilia. Highlights included:
- ‘King Kong’ (1933) One Sheet (27″ x 41″); Style A, Stone Litho; Very Fine+ on Paper sold for $126,000
- ‘The Wolfman’ (1941) One Sheet (27″ x 41″); Very Fine on Linen sold for $113,400
- ‘Public Enemy’ (1931) One Sheet (27″ x 41″); Style B, Stone Litho; Fine on Linen sold for $100,800
- ‘The General’ (1926) three Sheet (41″ x 80″); Stone Litho; Fine+ on Linen sold for $71,820
- ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ (1931) One Sheet (27″ x 41″); Style B, Stone Litho; Very Fine on Linen sold for $69,300
- ‘Flying Down to Rio’ (1933) One Sheet (27″ x 41″); Stone Litho; Fine+ on Linen sold for $59,220
- ‘Cinematographie Lumiere’ (1896) French Moyenne (30″ x 41″); Stone Litho; Fine+ on Linen sold for $39,060
- ‘City Lights’ (1931) One Sheet (28″ x 41″); Style No. 2, Stone Litho; Fine+ on Linen sold for $37,800
- ‘Modern Times’ (1936) One Sheet (27″ x 41″); Very Fine- on Linen sold for $34,020
- ‘The Girl from 10th Avenue’ (1935) One Sheet (27″ x 41″); Very Fine on Linen sold for $31,500
- ‘The Invisible Man’ (1933) Lobby Card (11″ x 14″); Fine+ sold for $25,200
Brandon Alinger, Propstore COO commented on day one of the auction: “We’re absolutely thrilled by the incredible success of our most recent Collectible Posters Auction. The sales of posters from Hollywood’s Golden Age showed the ongoing appeal of these iconic pieces of entertainment pop culture. Propstore is excited to continue bringing unique, one-of-a-kind collections to our growing community of collectors.”
